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Metcalfe's law |
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Metcalfe's law"The value of a network increases exponentially with the number of nodes." By Bob Metcalfe, founder of 3Com Corporation and major designer of Ethernet. A network becomes more useful as more users are connected. A primary example is the Internet. It fostered global e-mail, which becomes more valuable as more users are connected. See laws. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The explosive growth of the Internet is explained by Metcalfe's Law and by the possible number of logical network interconnections, which grows with the number, N, of Internet nodes, as Nx(N-1)/2. By providing low-cost and intuitive access to geospatial data, GTViewer expands the number of people who can make use of that data and thereby grows its value in accordance with Metcalfe's Law. Ruiz argued that Metcalfe's Law -- which says the overall value of a network increases exponentially as devices are added to it -- is the new rule of engagement that will set the standard for excellence in the industry in coming years. |
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